Medical Scientist, Lung Function

Sa-Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,010 for L&E

Pre-tax super and novated lease

Career development across CALHN

Flexible work options where available

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Medical Scientist to join the Lung Function Laboratory. You will perform lung function tests, support patients to achieve best effort, and contribute to quality, research and accreditation processes.

The role is part-time at Adelaide CBD with a pro rata salary, offering salary packaging and opportunities to develop skills across CALHN sites.

Qualifications

• Lung Function Laboratory role experience preferred.
• Strong scientific rigour in laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lung function tests across a broad case mix.
• Operate and troubleshoot computer-based test systems.
• Coach patients to achieve best test effort.
• Apply scientific rigour to all laboratory work.
• Support quality, audit and accreditation needs.
• Build and trial new tests and methods.
• Support research, education and service improvement.
• Assist laboratory operations under senior guidance.

Job description

Job no: 950019
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Science, Engineering, Technical, Medical

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary MeS-1 $73,533 -$89,764 p.a. (pro rata)+ super + salary packaging
• Temporary up to 24/9/27 and part-time working 22.5 hours per week

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare - for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Find out more about CALHN sites and services , our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN .

About the Role

Join a leading Lung Function Laboratory as a Medical Scientist. You’ll deliver simple to complex lung function tests, support patients to reach best effort, and apply strong science to high quality results. You’ll also help shape quality, research and service accreditation.

Duties

• Deliver lung function tests across a broad case mix
• Operate and troubleshoot computer-based test systems
• Coach patients to achieve best test effort
• Apply scientific rigour to all laboratory work
• Support quality, audit and accreditation needs
• Build and trial new tests and methods
• Support research, education and service improvement
• Assist laboratory operations under senior guidance

Qualifications

See role descriptions

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

A great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you’ll have the benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Make your money go further – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre-tax super and novated lease options
• Grow your career – build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN
• Balance work and life – access flexible work options where available
• Support your wellbeing – enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Feel supported – confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

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Mr Morgan Pillay, Administrative Manager, Thoracic Medicine Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026

Job Ref: 950019